Jay Ferguson, Headmaster
Words from the Headmaster
Imagine a school where the love of Christ is lived every day. Where children learn at the feet of teachers who are dedicated to seeing them grow in wisdom, and in stature and in favor with God and in favor with man. A place where students receive an outstanding education; not just learning facts or how to perform well on a test, but rather how to use their minds to explore truth and to unlock the mysteries of God’s creation. A place where the whole student is developed according to his or her gifts, talents and passions, and equipped to discover and live out God’s unique purposes for his or her life.
This place does exists. It is conveniently located on two beautiful campuses in the heart of
At Grace, our mission is to assist Christian parents in educating, equipping, and encouraging their children to influence the world for Christ.
Our children are eternal beings, created by God for a purpose. We believe we are to train them with an eternal focus- Not just to get into a good college, not just to get a job, but to serve Him both now and for eternity.
It can be extremely difficult-exceedingly difficult with our culture today. Our children are getting mixed messages from all over, leading to confusion and being led astray. Everywhere, children and adults are not living as if what they believe is really real.
It boils down to a question of worldview- how we view all of life, our lens, our perspective. It’s what Paul talks about in Romans 12- do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.
We all want what we believe to make a difference in our personal lives, but also in our everyday lives—how we do life from day to day, in our relationships, work, and play.
What makes Grace so special— For over 34 years, our students have been educated from a Christian worldview—not just personal relationships and character- but in math, science, art, government, literature, every area of human inquiry. Our students are taught to view all of life and learning from the Creator’s perspective.
Our students are trained
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to apply what they believe to how they live.
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to identify their God-given gifts and talents
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to see how they can be used for the Kingdom
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to see what they do in the future as a vocation given them by God, an area where they can use their unique set of gifts and talents to His glory, to further His Kingdom.
God calls us to excellence, to love our God with all our minds. As a result, we are committed to giving your kids a top notch education. Our students have attended colleges and universities all over the country, and have succeeded there. Classes with National Merit Scholars are the rule, rather than the exception. Our students have received millions of dollars in scholarships, and many have attended our nation’s service academies. Our commitment to academic excellence is just one reason why Grace has become the largest private school in
Grace offers highly developed sports and fine arts programs- Grace students are routinely recognized by winning many state championships in the sports and fine arts competitions in which we participate. We compete in TAPPS, the independent school league- twice in the past 6 years, Grace has won the TAPPS all-around state championship for excellence in fine arts and athletics.
What excites me even more than excellence in these areas is the sense of community—Grace really does act as the Body of Christ.
Time and time again students rally to support their classmates in time of need. Teachers serve not just as instructors, but as trusted friends and confidantes. Administrators take the time and energy to work with parents to meet students needs in a God-honoring way. Parents support and encourage each other through the often challenging trials of parenting, mentoring and edifying, and forming bonds of friendship that last far beyond their children’s tenure at Grace.
You see, at Grace, not only are your kids a part of this community—you are, too. That sense of belonging, that commitment to being a part of something bigger than all of us, is what makes Grace the special place it is.
It’s exciting to be a part of it, to see God’s hand at work at Grace. I’m excited about the prospects of your family joining us. Please contact our admissions office to see how your family can be a part of Grace.
